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AI data centre-driven power semiconductor market enters new phase as 8-inch SiC shift accelerates
Chinese power semiconductor companies that expanded market share with low-priced supply have begun raising prices, a shift expected to accelerate South Korean companies\' move to 8-inch (200 mm) silicon carbide wafers. Global leaders are also lifting prices as AI data centre demand spreads supply shortages to MLCCs and power semiconductors. Domestic firms are lining up GaN and SiC production plans. The industry faces complex SiC processes and yield challenges, while the government is upgrading public fab infrastructure in the south and planning integrated R&D.
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Shinil Electronics launches Smart Cube power strip, targets digital accessories market
Shinil Electronics said on Tuesday it has launched its Smart Cube power strip, which supports power supply and charging for home appliances and digital devices at the same time. The cube-shaped product combines USB charging ports and power outlets to allow simultaneous use in limited spaces such as meeting tables and kitchens. It supports up to 4,000W on AC outlets and up to 33W on USB output, the company said.
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K-defense boom masks near-total reliance on imported defense semiconductors
South Korean weapons are setting export records, but defense semiconductors that serve as their core components rely almost entirely on imports, raising concerns about structural vulnerabilities. A report cited 98.9 percent import use for advanced chips in domestic weapon systems, with particularly high dependence for power and memory semiconductors. The article also highlights risks from hardware backdoors and limits of network separation, and notes China’s push to raise self-sufficiency in SiC and GaN power chips.
